🗓 On June 7-8, Russia's Alternate SOM Leader, Director-General of the Department of Asian and Pacific Cooperation of the Russian MFA Mr. Alexey Ovchinnikov 🇷🇺 participated in the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (#EAS SOM) and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARF SOM) in Vientiane, Lao PDR 🇱🇦.
🔹️Senior officials discussed issues related to preparation for the EAS Summit and EAS and ARF Foreign Ministers' Meetings later this year.
🇷🇺 The Russian Side emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts in key areas of cooperation within the ARF and the EAS including implementation of the leaders' decisions on launching Regional Mechanism of Emerging Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control as well as establishing interaction among the EAS Participating States on tourism.
🔹️As part of the exchange of views on topical issues in the Asia-Pacific, Russian delegation voiced its approach towards the military-political risks associated with building up a network of minilateral blocs of high conflict potential in the region and bringing NATO potential to the East Asia.
☝️ Russia reiterated its position on the maintaining and strengthening the central role of ASEAN in regional affairs based on ASEAN-led platforms of multilateral cooperation such as EAS, ARF and ADMM-Plus.
#EAS #ARF
🔹️Senior officials discussed issues related to preparation for the EAS Summit and EAS and ARF Foreign Ministers' Meetings later this year.
🇷🇺 The Russian Side emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts in key areas of cooperation within the ARF and the EAS including implementation of the leaders' decisions on launching Regional Mechanism of Emerging Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control as well as establishing interaction among the EAS Participating States on tourism.
🔹️As part of the exchange of views on topical issues in the Asia-Pacific, Russian delegation voiced its approach towards the military-political risks associated with building up a network of minilateral blocs of high conflict potential in the region and bringing NATO potential to the East Asia.
☝️ Russia reiterated its position on the maintaining and strengthening the central role of ASEAN in regional affairs based on ASEAN-led platforms of multilateral cooperation such as EAS, ARF and ADMM-Plus.
#EAS #ARF
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⚡️ The #BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting (June 10-11) starts tomorrow!
As guests and participants are starting to arrive in Nizhny Novgorod, we share a sneak peek on how this amazing Russian city on the Volga River has prepared for this important BRICS event, an integral part of Russia's 2024 Chairship.
📹 #NizhnyNovgorod welcome BRICS and its like-minded friends!
As guests and participants are starting to arrive in Nizhny Novgorod, we share a sneak peek on how this amazing Russian city on the Volga River has prepared for this important BRICS event, an integral part of Russia's 2024 Chairship.
📹 #NizhnyNovgorod welcome BRICS and its like-minded friends!
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⚡️ Foreign delegations of the BRICS nations and like-minded states are arriving in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, ahead of the BRICS Ministerial (June 10-11).
Guests are greeted in the most cordial manner and, as per ancient Russian tradition, are welcomed as dear friends, with 'bread and salt'.
#BRICS2024
Guests are greeted in the most cordial manner and, as per ancient Russian tradition, are welcomed as dear friends, with 'bread and salt'.
#BRICS2024
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🔴 #LIVE: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the #BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
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📸 Heads of delegations take part in the traditional #FamilyPhoto ceremony ahead of the #BRICS Ministerial
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#BRICS2024
📸 Heads of delegations take part in the traditional #FamilyPhoto ceremony ahead of the #BRICS Ministerial
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#BRICS2024
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the #BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
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📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024
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📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024
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🇷🇺🇹🇭 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa hold a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Ministerial
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#RussiaThailand
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#RussiaThailand
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⚡ Russian trade relations with Asia have increased by 60%, with the Middle East by two times, with Africa by 69%, and with Latin America by 42%.
Vladimir Putin provided the data at the plenary session of SPIEF 2024. Here are the key takeaways on international agenda from his speech:
Shifting trade dynamics
🔹 Russia remains a key player in global trade, actively expanding its geographical reach.
🔹 Russia is restructuring its import and export flows, with friendly nations now accounting for three-quarters of its trade turnover.
🔹 The focus will be on supporting non-resource and non-energy exports.
🔹 Exports of finished high-tech products have increased. Russia is prepared to offer other countries full-fledged, full-cycle technological partnerships.
Transport and Logistics
🔹 The volume of cargo transportation along international routes through Russia is expected to grow by 50%.
🔹 A key project in this area is the development of the Eastern Polygon of railways.
Northern Sea Route and Arctic Development
🔹 Recognizing the demand for global transportation arteries, Russia will continue developing the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
🔹 In 2023, 36 million tons of cargo were transported via the NSR. This figure could exceed 150 million tons in the future.
🔹 A commission dedicated to the development of the Arctic and the NSR will be established within the Russian State Council.
Financial sovereignty and BRICS expansion
🔹 The share of settlements in rubles for Russian exports has tripled to 39%.
🔹 Russia will enhance the security of cross-border payment infrastructure, particularly within the BRICS framework.
🔹 The BRICS’ share of global GDP has reached 36%, while its population share stands at 46%.
@RoscongressDirect
#SPIEF2024
Vladimir Putin provided the data at the plenary session of SPIEF 2024. Here are the key takeaways on international agenda from his speech:
Shifting trade dynamics
🔹 Russia remains a key player in global trade, actively expanding its geographical reach.
🔹 Russia is restructuring its import and export flows, with friendly nations now accounting for three-quarters of its trade turnover.
🔹 The focus will be on supporting non-resource and non-energy exports.
🔹 Exports of finished high-tech products have increased. Russia is prepared to offer other countries full-fledged, full-cycle technological partnerships.
Transport and Logistics
🔹 The volume of cargo transportation along international routes through Russia is expected to grow by 50%.
🔹 A key project in this area is the development of the Eastern Polygon of railways.
Northern Sea Route and Arctic Development
🔹 Recognizing the demand for global transportation arteries, Russia will continue developing the Northern Sea Route (NSR).
🔹 In 2023, 36 million tons of cargo were transported via the NSR. This figure could exceed 150 million tons in the future.
🔹 A commission dedicated to the development of the Arctic and the NSR will be established within the Russian State Council.
Financial sovereignty and BRICS expansion
🔹 The share of settlements in rubles for Russian exports has tripled to 39%.
🔹 Russia will enhance the security of cross-border payment infrastructure, particularly within the BRICS framework.
🔹 The BRICS’ share of global GDP has reached 36%, while its population share stands at 46%.
@RoscongressDirect
#SPIEF2024
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🇷🇺🇱🇦 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos Saleumxay Kommasith hold a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Ministerial
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#RussiaLaos
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#RussiaLaos
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❗️ Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations (Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024)
📄 Full Statement
1. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations met on 10 June 2024 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation. They exchanged views on major global and regional trends and issues. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the framework of #BRICS Strategic Partnership under the three pillars of cooperation – politics and security, economy and finance, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. They reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit featuring mutual respect and understanding, equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness, and consensus.
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5. Mindful of the 2023 Johannesburg II Declaration the Ministers voiced their support for a comprehensive reform of the #UnitedNations, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including BRICS countries, to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular in the United Nations, including its Security Council. They also recognized the legitimate aspirations of African countries, reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
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15. The Ministers recognised the negative impact on the world economy and sustainable development from unilateral approaches in breach of international law. They expressed concern about the use of unilateral coercive measures, which are incompatible with the principles of the Charter of the UN and produce negative effects on economic growth, trade, energy, health and food security notably in the developing world.
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32. The Ministers recalled their national positions concerning the situation in and around #Ukraine as expressed in the appropriate fora, including the UN Security Council and UN General Assembly. They noted with appreciation relevant proposals of mediation and good offices aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
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34. The Ministers expressed grave concern at the deterioration of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in particular the unprecedented escalation of violence in the #Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli military operation that led to mass civilian displacement, death and casualties, and destruction of civilian infrastructure. In this regard they called for the effective implementation of the relevant UNGA resolutions and UNSC resolution 2720 and for immediate safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip <…>
36. The Ministers reiterated that the principle “African solutions to African problems” should continue to serve as the basis for conflict resolution on the African continent. In this regard they reiterated their support for African peace efforts on the continent, including those undertaken by the African Union, and African sub-regional organisations.
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40. The Ministers expressed strong condemnation of any acts of #terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. They strongly condemned the inhumane terrorist attack on 22 March 2024 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow <…>
54. The Ministers expressed their full support to the Russian Federation’s BRICS Chairship in 2024 under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”. They expressed their commitment to working together to ensure the success of the XVI BRICS Summit. The Ministers looked forward to the next BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations meeting to be held on the margins of UNGA79 and hosted by Brazil as incoming Chair of BRICS in 2025.
📄 Full Statement
1. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations met on 10 June 2024 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation. They exchanged views on major global and regional trends and issues. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the framework of #BRICS Strategic Partnership under the three pillars of cooperation – politics and security, economy and finance, cultural and people-to-people exchanges. They reaffirmed their commitment to the BRICS spirit featuring mutual respect and understanding, equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness, and consensus.
<…>
5. Mindful of the 2023 Johannesburg II Declaration the Ministers voiced their support for a comprehensive reform of the #UnitedNations, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including BRICS countries, to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular in the United Nations, including its Security Council. They also recognized the legitimate aspirations of African countries, reflected in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
<…>
15. The Ministers recognised the negative impact on the world economy and sustainable development from unilateral approaches in breach of international law. They expressed concern about the use of unilateral coercive measures, which are incompatible with the principles of the Charter of the UN and produce negative effects on economic growth, trade, energy, health and food security notably in the developing world.
<…>
32. The Ministers recalled their national positions concerning the situation in and around #Ukraine as expressed in the appropriate fora, including the UN Security Council and UN General Assembly. They noted with appreciation relevant proposals of mediation and good offices aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
<…>
34. The Ministers expressed grave concern at the deterioration of the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, in particular the unprecedented escalation of violence in the #Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli military operation that led to mass civilian displacement, death and casualties, and destruction of civilian infrastructure. In this regard they called for the effective implementation of the relevant UNGA resolutions and UNSC resolution 2720 and for immediate safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale directly to the Palestinian civilian population throughout the Gaza Strip <…>
36. The Ministers reiterated that the principle “African solutions to African problems” should continue to serve as the basis for conflict resolution on the African continent. In this regard they reiterated their support for African peace efforts on the continent, including those undertaken by the African Union, and African sub-regional organisations.
<…>
40. The Ministers expressed strong condemnation of any acts of #terrorism as criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, whenever, wherever and by whomsoever committed. They strongly condemned the inhumane terrorist attack on 22 March 2024 at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow <…>
54. The Ministers expressed their full support to the Russian Federation’s BRICS Chairship in 2024 under the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”. They expressed their commitment to working together to ensure the success of the XVI BRICS Summit. The Ministers looked forward to the next BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations meeting to be held on the margins of UNGA79 and hosted by Brazil as incoming Chair of BRICS in 2025.
Telegraph
Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations
Joint Statement of the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation 10 June 2024 1. The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations met on 10 June 2024 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russian Federation.…
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